Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.7%inclusion10 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.23K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion1.02K decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion861 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion974 decks1.65K decks
48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
49%inclusion810 decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion1.04K decks1.65K decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.65K decks
45%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion814 decks1.65K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion1.45K decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.13K decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion927 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion850 decks1.65K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion844 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion802 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion801 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion783 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion781 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion722 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
54%inclusion898 decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion749 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion618 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion581 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion553 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion546 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion542 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion518 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion491 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion467 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion718 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion691 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion672 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion622 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion574 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion545 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion536 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion515 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion505 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion482 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion463 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion446 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion437 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion420 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion415 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion151 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion402 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion396 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion374 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion363 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion359 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion350 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion349 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion328 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion322 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion287 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion281 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion245 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion226 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion222 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion215 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion203 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion192 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion177 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion171 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion167 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion159 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.4%inclusion139 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.5%inclusion124 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion691 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion668 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion605 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion564 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion511 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion462 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion449 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion432 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion419 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion398 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion393 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion274 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
-19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion246 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion245 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion194 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion188 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion174 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion174 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion171 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion168 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion144 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
8.2%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion672 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion544 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion507 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion484 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion483 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion420 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion385 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion362 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion344 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion298 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion279 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion273 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
16%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion263 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion206 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion204 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion197 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion195 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion178 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion163 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion142 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.8%inclusion111 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.1%inclusion85 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion591 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion544 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion499 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion430 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion352 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion341 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
19%inclusion319 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion289 decks1.65K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion280 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion248 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion243 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion229 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion222 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion133 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion204 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion202 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion199 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion194 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion188 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion186 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion165 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion163 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.9%inclusion31 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion682 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion663 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion495 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion387 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion363 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion342 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion342 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion321 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion300 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion252 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion234 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion229 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion200 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion185 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion172 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion169 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion159 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.5%inclusion141 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.4%inclusion123 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion390 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion316 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion293 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion268 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion927 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion842 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion765 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion713 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion493 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion485 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion469 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion418 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion407 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion398 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion370 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion346 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion162 decks792 decks
20%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion287 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion286 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion282 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion259 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion221 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion213 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion191 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion176 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion176 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion166 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion143 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion63 decks948 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.7%inclusion30 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.53K decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.18K decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion651 decks1.65K decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion603 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion509 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion369 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion149 decks744 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion328 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion301 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion289 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion249 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion190 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.53K decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion511 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion432 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion363 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion328 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion259 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion240 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion220 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion206 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion198 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion173 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy